hi to anyone due to have this op
i had mine yesterday. Got there for 7:30 am. Changed into gown, dressing gown nd slippers. Had bp nd temp done met consultant, anaesthetist. Had breast marked up then radioactive injection (to help them find nodes during op- negates the need for the blue dye).
Then the wait to go. There were 4 of us for the same op so we pulled up chairs nd sat and chatted.
I went for op at 1:30. Woke up in resus then taken back to room (no bed in room just a chair)5:00pm. Bp and temp. Cup of tea nd toast. Approx hr later told could go home.
I have no pain ( I am taking 2 paracetamol 4hrly). I slept well last night. I can move arm freely etc and had no problems getting dressed or moving around.
I am waiting now for the district nurse coming to check me over. At the moment there is no bruising and very little swelling.
All the staff were brilliant I can not fault them.
If you too are to have this op I can honestly say it was no where near as bad as I had built it up in my mind. As always it is the waiting that is the worst.
Good luck to those due to have this and try not to worry
Take. Care
Sandra x
